"Although the Abyssinian is one of the oldest known breeds, there continues to be speculation and controversy concerning it's history. In
appearance, Abyssinians resemble the
paintings and sculptures of ancient
Egyptian cats which portray an
elegant feline with a muscular
body, beautiful arched neck,
large ears and almond
shaped eyes. Abys today
still retain the jungle
look of felis lybica,
the African wildcat
ancestor of all
domestic cats"
—Joan Miller